When I think of science projects for preschoolers, I think of Coffee Cups & Crayons! Megan's science activities check all the boxes: hands-on science experiments for kids that are simple to set up, clean up is (mostly) a breeze, and -- most importantly -- kids LOVE them! It's hard to choose a favorite from all the science fun on this site, but these 10 are projects my preschooler has asked for again and again! Science Projects for … [Read more...]
How to Make Ice Cream in a Coffee Can
Making your own ice cream is so much fun for kids! Last year we made ice cream in a bag and it was a huge hit. This year we tried something new and made ice cream in a coffee can! Ice Cream in a Coffee Can: 1 small clean coffee can 1 large clean coffee can (ours held 3x the amount of the small one) 1 cup of milk 1 cup of half and half 1/2 cup of sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 1 1/3- 1 1/2 cups of ice cream salt crushed ice duct … [Read more...]
Skittles Candy Science Experiment
We love doing kitchen science experiments. They're not just fun, they are easy to set up because the materials come from, well, your kitchen. This Skittles candy science experiment is a favorite because you only need two supplies and the results are impressive. Skittles Candy Science Experiment Skittles candy water jar or bowl Pour a little bit of water into a dish and add a couple of Skittles candies. Immediately you can start … [Read more...]
STEM for Kids: Build a Paddle Boat
STEM activities for kids that involve water, like this DIY plastic paddle boat, are always a hit. After we learned how to build a paddle boat, we had fun testing it out in an inflatable pool in our backyard. You could easily experiment with your paddle boat in a bathtub or water table inside your house. This is one of those science for kids explorations that could be done inside or outside. Paddle Boat STEM Activity Plastic Bottle … [Read more...]
Ice and Salt Science Experiment
The kids are out for summer break and we are finding simple and fun activities to fill our days. This ice and salt science experiment is just that--simple and fun. My kids love simple science experiments and this one was enjoyed by all 3 of my kids ages 3, 5 and 7 years old. We set out to find which type of salt would melt the ice the fastest. The kids enjoyed making predictions before we got started and seeing what the final results were. I can … [Read more...]
How to Make Ice Paint
Ice paint is so easy to make and lots of fun! It's a great summer STEAM activity for kids--a colorful way to keep cool on a sunny day while learning about cause and effect and the properties of ice. Don't be nervous about the mess. It's so simple to clean up if you do it outside, the watered down paint rinses away easily! How to Make Ice Paint tempera paint water ice cube or other tray sticks (optional) glitter … [Read more...]
Volcano Science Experiment
My kids are big fans of anything that erupts, explodes, fizzes, or bubbles. That makes the volcano science experiment a must try for us. We have tried several baking soda experiments but have yet to try the classic volcano experiment. I grabbed some supplies from our science kit and a few things from the pantry and we were ready to start erupting volcanoes of our own. Not sure who was more excited, me or the kids--we could not wait to get … [Read more...]
Lemon Battery STEM Project
"It really worked! We made a LEMON battery!" Making a lemon battery is one of the coolest science experiments we've ever done. Even though we were following lemon battery instructions we almost couldn't believe our eyes when we connected it all together and saw the light shine. Using fruit to power lights is definitely a great way to get kids excited about STEM activities. A lemon battery is a STEM project I've been wanting to try for awhile … [Read more...]
